Francis Birch

Summary

Francis Birch is a human^[1]. He was born in Washington, D.C.^[2]. He was born on August 22, 1903^[3]. He passed away in Cambridge^[4]. He died on January 30, 1992^[5]. He worked as a university teacher^[6] and geophysicist^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Francis Birch's place of birth was Washington, D.C.^[2].
• Francis Birch died in Cambridge^[4].
• Francis Birch was born on August 22, 1903^[3].
• Francis Birch died on January 30, 1992^[5].
• Francis Birch held citizenship in United States^[9].
• Francis Birch's professions included university teacher^[6].
• Francis Birch's professions included geophysicist^[7].
• Francis Birch held the position of President of the Geological Society of America^[10].
• Francis Birch was employed by Harvard University^[11].
• Francis Birch was educated at Harvard University^[12].
• Francis Birch's doctoral advisor was Percy Williams Bridgman^[13].
• Francis Birch received the Arthur L. Day Medal^[14].
• Francis Birch received the William Bowie Medal^[15].
• Francis Birch received the National Medal of Science^[16].
• Francis Birch received the Vetlesen Prize^[17].
• Francis Birch received the Penrose Medal^[18].
• Francis Birch received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[19].
• Francis Birch was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[20].
• Francis Birch was a member of National Academy of Sciences^[21].
• Francis Birch is recorded as male^[22].
• Francis Birch's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Francis Birch's Commons category is recorded as Albert Francis Birch^[24].
• The cause of death was prostate cancer^[25].
• Francis Birch's family name is recorded as Birch^[26].
• Francis Birch's given name is recorded as Albert^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Washington, D.C.^[2], Francis Birch… he was born on August 22, 1903^[3].

Education

Francis Birch's education included a stint at Harvard University^[12]. His doctoral advisor was Percy Williams Bridgman^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher^[6] and geophysicist^[7]. Among Francis Birch's employers was Harvard University^[11]. He held the position of President of the Geological Society of America^[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Arthur L. Day Medal^[14], a science award^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1948^[30]; William Bowie Medal^[15], a geophysics award^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1939^[33]; National Medal of Science^[16], a science award^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1963^[36]; Vetlesen Prize^[17], a science award^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 1959^[39]; Penrose Medal^[18], a science award^[40], in United States^[41], founded in 1927^[42]; and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[19], a science award^[43], in United Kingdom^[44], founded in 1824^[45].

Death and Burial

Francis Birch died on January 30, 1992^[5]. He passed away in Cambridge^[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer^[25].

Why It Matters

Francis Birch ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

FAQs

Where was Francis Birch born?

Born in Washington, D.C.^[2], Francis Birch…

Where did Francis Birch die?

Francis Birch passed away in Cambridge^[4].

What did Francis Birch do for work?

Francis Birch worked as university teacher^[6] and geophysicist^[7].

Where did Francis Birch go to school?

Francis Birch was educated at Harvard University^[12].

What awards did Francis Birch receive?

Honors received include Arthur L. Day Medal^[14], William Bowie Medal^[15], National Medal of Science^[16], and Vetlesen Prize^[17].